**Study a BPS accredited psychology degree. Youll use technology to support your studies in our biopsychology lab and apply your learning to the real world.**
Develop a thorough and critical understanding of psychological theory and research methods.
As part of this course you’ll:
- Apply this expertise to your study of human behaviour
- Question why humans act the way they do, delving into specialist areas including drug abuse, clinical and forensic psychology and cognitive neuroscience
- Conduct contemporary psychologica...
**Study a BPS accredited psychology degree. Youll use technology to support your studies in our biopsychology lab and apply your learning to the real world.**<br/><br/>Develop a thorough and critical understanding of psychological theory and research methods. <br/><br/>As part of this course you’ll:<br/><br/><br/>- Apply this expertise to your study of human behaviour<br/><br/><br/>- Question why humans act the way they do, delving into specialist areas including drug abuse, clinical and forensic psychology and cognitive neuroscience<br/><br/><br/>- Conduct contemporary psychological research, including laboratory experiments, interviews and focus groups<br/><br/><br/>- Learn from a diverse and experienced teaching team with expertise in areas such as drug addiction, stress, dreams, body image, language, emotion and child development<br/><br/><br/>- Be assessed on tasks that mirror real-world activities<br/><br/><br/>- Learn how to apply your knowledge in the workplace<br/><br/><br/>**Find out more...**<br/><br/>**BPS accreditation** <br/>This course is accredited by The British Psychological Society.<br/><br/>To become a practising psychologist or a Chartered Psychologist, you’ll need to:<br/><br/><br/>- Study a BPS accredited degree<br/><br/><br/>- Complete a postgraduate qualification<br/><br/><br/>- Register with the Health and Care Professionals (HCPC)<br/><br/><br/>This course is your first step towards achieving this. <br/><br/>**Work experience** <br/><br/>Completing a period of work experience will help you enhance your employability in this competitive field. Two weeks of work experience will help build your professional network and give you real-world experience. Youll talk through and reflect on those experiences when you return to university to embed them into your learning. <br/><br/>**Learn from experts** <br/><br/>Youll meet psychologists and skilled professionals working within psychology who will enable you to apply your knowledge. Your course will be taught by experts with a wealth of professional experience. They will guide your development and help you prepare and plan to take the next step when you graduate.<br/><br/>**Why study Psychology at Leeds Beckett University...**<br/>- BPS accredited – on successful completion of this course you can take your next steps towards qualification as a psychologist <br/><br/><br/>- Placement options - build your experience and professional network by undertaking a period of work experience<br/><br/><br/>- Biopsychology lab – access specialist facilities where you’ll put learning into practice and build your practical experience<br/><br/><br/>- Sandwich year option – strengthen your skills and experience, build your confidence, contacts and CV<br/><br/><br/>- 95.9% of graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation*<br/><br/><br/>*Percentage of respondents from this course, HESA Graduate Outcomes 20-21
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Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
16/09/2024
Campus
City CampusC
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Course Code
C800
Institution Code
L27
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS Tariff128 A minimum of 80 points from two A Levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies. At least 40 of these points must be from a scientific or numerate subject. Subjects can include Psychology, Biology, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Environmental Science, Physical Education, Business Studies or Sociology. If you are studying Biology, Chemistry or Physics to meet this requirement you must also achieve a 'Pass' in the practical assessment, where that practical assessment is separated. GCSE/National 4/National 5GCSE English Language, Maths and Science at Grade 4 or above (Grade C for those sitting their GCSE from before 2017). Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy/Numeracy are accepted in place of GCSEs. |
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